Other

ID sylw: 98688

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Catesby Estates

Asiant : Mr Will Whitelock

Catesby Estates agree that a strategic policy to protect and enhance heritage assets should be included in the Part 1 plan, with detailed policies deferred to Part 2. The promotion site is not near designated heritage assets, but a Heritage Appraisal has been conducted. It indicates that residential development in the northern area will not adversely affect the Grade II* Listed Church of St Nicholas. The appraisal also notes potential archaeological remains, including burials from the Grunthill Roman cemetery, which will be managed through an appropriate archaeological programme.

Yes

ID sylw: 98692

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Catesby Estates

Asiant : Mr Will Whitelock

Catesby Estates support the approach in Draft Policy Direction 40. The Vision Document and Concept Masterplan for Land South of Allimore Lane propose to enhance Spittle Brook with a green and blue infrastructure corridor, including large wet grassland areas and wildlife ponds to improve biodiversity. Sustainable drainage systems will also be integral, managing surface water while creating habitats. The proposals will offer landscape benefits like new public open space, play facilities, recreational routes, and a community orchard, demonstrating that green and blue infrastructure can be effectively integrated into development.

Yes

ID sylw: 100682

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Catesby Estates

Asiant : Mr Will Whitelock

Catesby Estates support the Spatial Growth Strategy in the Part 1 Plan, particularly the strategic allocations for new settlements and urban extensions. The land east of Banbury Road in Southam is part of the SG12 Southam Group Strategic Growth Location, showing high sustainability performance. Identified as a suitable reserve housing site by Stratford-on-Avon District Council, it spans 11.68 ha and can accommodate up to 200 dwellings, alongside public open spaces and community facilities. This site is deliverable and suitable for meeting housing needs in South Warwickshire and surrounding areas.

No

ID sylw: 100686

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Catesby Estates

Asiant : Mr Will Whitelock

Revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework in December 2024 aim to support the delivery of 1.5 million homes during the current Parliament. The South Warwickshire Local Plan should provide for at least 2,188 dwellings annually, exceeding the outdated HEDNA assessment. Recent demographic data suggests an even higher need, particularly for affordable housing, which exceeds the Standard Method figure. Southam is identified as a sustainable location for growth due to its existing services and facilities. Catesby Estates advocate for allocating Land east of Banbury Road for residential development in the South Warwickshire Local Plan.

Other

ID sylw: 100691

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Catesby Estates

Asiant : Mr Will Whitelock

We support the recognition that there may be a need to look to accommodate ‘unmet need’ from the Coventry and Warwickshire Housing Market Area (HMA) and the Greater Birmingham and Black Country HMA. However, there is no detail to comment on at this stage. There will undoubtedly be challenges for neighbouring authorities to meet their own needs and hence the South Warwickshire authorities may well need to increase their housing need figure by reason of the requirement to accommodate any unmet needs.

Other

ID sylw: 100695

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Catesby Estates

Asiant : Mr Will Whitelock

We consider providing a separate affordable housing requirement for Stratford-on-Avon and Warwick Districts would be appropriate in terms of reflecting local requirements and local viability calculations. However, it is considered that the tenure and type of affordable homes sought should be determined on a site-by-site basis, based on national planning policy and best available information regarding local housing needs, site surroundings and viability considerations. Catesby Estates support a collaborative approach to identifying site-specific affordable housing requirements, including tenure and type of affordable homes to be provided on-site.

No

ID sylw: 100700

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Catesby Estates

Asiant : Mr Will Whitelock

The HEDNA is out of date and therefore a refreshed study should be produced to determine whether there is a need for a 100% NDSS provision, in addition to a need for M4(2) and M4(3) compliant properties.

No

ID sylw: 100701

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Catesby Estates

Asiant : Mr Will Whitelock

Catesby Estates are committed to responding to the climate crisis and are actively looking to deliver housing to standards above those set out in current building regulations in response to this challenge. However, it is important for the policy to recognise that renewable and low carbon energy dwellings may not always be practicable or viable in new developments.

It is considered that a requirement to future-proof new development to adapt to the effects of higher and more extreme temperature change could be incorporated as part of design guides/codes for strategic development sites or locations.

No

ID sylw: 100703

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Catesby Estates

Asiant : Mr Will Whitelock

It is considered that the policy needs to respond to the particular individual circumstances of a site and not be overly prescriptive. There must be flexibility within the Design Codes and Local Plan policy to allow developments to come forward in circumstances where they are not strictly in accordance with all design criteria, particularly when balancing environmental or technical considerations.

No

ID sylw: 108530

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Catesby Estates

Asiant : Mr Will Whitelock

The revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework and the Standard Method for calculating local housing need necessitate a minimum of 2,188 dwellings per annum in South Warwickshire. The outdated Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment (HEDNA) should be updated to reflect current demographic trends, and the true housing need must be thoroughly assessed. Southam is identified as a sustainable location for additional housing growth, with necessary services available. Therefore, the site east of Banbury Road should be allocated for residential development in the South Warwickshire Local Plan.